EMPIRE BAGEL FACTORY

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In prep area, observed sesame seeds and garlic being stored in non food grade containers. This is a repeat violation from 7-22-25 Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Walk in cooler, observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw bacon (50F - Cold Holding). Operator moved foods to a colder refrigerator on front line. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wd40 with food coloring in back prep area. Operator moved wd40 Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In back prep area, observed towels being stored inside Hand washing sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back prep area, observed no paper towels.

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed smoked salmon being offered with no consumer advisory. Operator found and hung signage Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee leave front counter, put on gloves and prepare food with no hand wash beforehand. Educated operator about when to wash hands and gloves usage.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed salt, sugar poppy seeds and dried spices being stored in non food containers.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front counter Hand washing sink and Hand washing sink near Three compartment sink. Operator replenished towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being used to dispense salt. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter. Operator advised to stock soap for hand wash sink. Operator stocked soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with straw found above/ over single serve items. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee handling food wearing watch. Advised operator to remove.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Located in walk in freezer.

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic food containers in ware washing area not easily cleanable or maintained, broken and cracked. Advised operator to discard when in disrepair.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Located in walk in freezer

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Containing powdered sugar in large non food grade container in kitchen. Operator advised.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs in reach in cooler stored over ready to use/eat butter. Operator moved eggs to proper location. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator sent employee to obtain acceptable chlorine sanitizer during inspection. Operator obtained Clorox from store and in process of setting up three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single use cup used as scoop for powdered sugar. Operator advised and removed cup. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Gatorade bottle stored above single use service articles. Operator removed and placed bottle in proper storage area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Rack in walk in cooler not 6 inches above ground, containing onions and tomatoes.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Found in bin of brown sugar and white sugar in back of kitchen.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 46F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature controls for safety foods with ice. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front display reach in coolers.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters above coffee bar exposed, not stored properly Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Coffee filters exposed. Advised operator. Time Extended

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed knife used to cut bagel dough washed but not sanitized. Educated operator on sanitizing equipment after washing and operator rewashed knife and sanitized before use.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs over cream cheese in reach in cooler behind cook line. Operator moved for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chemicals stored above food and clean equipment. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed lox and lox spread not marked with consumer advisory. Operator able to update and fix consumer advisory before end of inspection. Repeat 3/30/2023. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed house made cream cheese spreads and cut ham not date marked. Operator provided dates for products. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used in bagel seasoning. Operator removed cups for proper storage.. Repeat 3/30/2013 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Repeat 3/30/2023. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing cappuccino equipment in hand wash sink in front area. Educated employee on proper use of hand wash sink. Repeat 1/31/2023 Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed lox (smoked salmon) items not marked with consumer advisory on displayed menus. Operator changed display to one with proper markings. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used in poppy seeds. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris in corners and under tables.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of reach in cooler on cook line, small reach in cooler/freezer in front area and microwave with food debris.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to rinse wiping cloth. Instructed operator on proper use of hand wash sink.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in back area. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of plastic containers in dish area. Operator separated for proper drying. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in cooler near cook line. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed only one page of time for public safety plan. Printed plan and provided for operator to complete.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag and cell phone on top of food storage.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on the small reach in cooler/freezer soiled with food debris.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee of proper hand washing. Employee rewashed hands. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface slicer blade guard soiled with food debris.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bins on shelf in kitchen prep area. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site